CHC of Southeast KS - Fort Scott Medical Clinic | Freeman Health
Primary Care Clinic • Fort Scott, KS • Since 1925
About
Summary: The page describes Freeman Health System, a nonprofit, multi-hospital health system based in Joplin, Missouri. Key facts: - Operates two main hospitals in Joplin (Freeman West is a 339-bed teaching hospital with a 41-bed ICU) and a satellite hospital in Neosho; Fort Scott/Freeman presence mentioned via a Fort Scott Hospital affiliation. - Founded in 1925; headquarters in Joplin; serves the Joplin/Neosho area with the largest local employer status in the region. - Services span emergency/urgent care, bariatric surgery, behavioral health, cancer care, dermatology, diabetes, heart/vascular, pulmonology, men’s health, orthopedics/sports medicine, neurology, and more. - Network is nonprofit, with about 3,000+ employees across the system; annual revenue around $655M. - Contact/identity details: Freeman Health System (freemanhealth.com), notable leadership and regional recognition; active in multiple regions via affiliates, including Fort Scott, KS. If you’re specifically looking for CHC of Southeast KS – Fort Scott Medical Clinic details within Freeman Health Fort Scott, this page confirms Freeman’s Fort Scott hospital presence and awards, but for clinic-specific programs, hours, and services at CHC of Southeast KS Fort Scott Medical Clinic, you may want to visit the Freeman Fort Scott hospital site or the CHC Fort Scott clinic page directly.
Clinic Type
Primary Care Clinic
Address
401 Woodland Hills Boulevard Fort Scott, KS 66701
Phone
620.223.8040
CommunityHealth@freemanhealth.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (CHC/SEK): 4.8 stars (302 reviews)
- Yelp (Freeman Health System): 2.3 stars (72 reviews)
Patients praise
- friendly and helpful staff in clinic settings
- efficient lab and imaging services
- clean and well-maintained facilities in the medical center
- thorough and caring medical providers
- timely appointments and prompt care in outpatient settings
Common complaints
- long wait times in ER
- perceived rude or condescending staff behavior in ER settings
- concerns regarding hospital facility maintenance (leaks, HVAC)
"The staff is amazing. Everybody is so nice and welcoming. Also, the chiropractor is amazing."
— LocalityBiz (CHC/SEK Fort Scott)"My friend went to the hospital in the ambulance and they made him wait in the waiting area for four hours without ever taking him back. We finally left and went elsewhere."
— Customer Lobby (Freeman Health System)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Radiology - Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas — Apr 21, 2024
- Radiology Services - Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas — Sep 30, 2025
- CHC/SEK to Offer Free Lung Cancer Screenings for Women | Fort Scott Biz — Apr 9, 2026
- Freeman Health System Celebrates Formal Opening of Fort Scott Hospital — May 8, 2026
- Ribbon cutting marks official return of hospital, ER service... — May 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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